The Australian Human Rights Commission (the Commission) is Australia’s national human rights institution, dedicated to fostering a society where human rights are upheld, protected, and celebrated. We envision an Australia where every individual is valued equally in dignity and rights.

Our mission involves promoting and safeguarding the human rights of all Australians by:

• Advising all levels of government and various public and private organisations.
• Strengthening laws, policies, and practices while providing accessible investigation and conciliation services.
• Engaging inclusively with civil society, communities, and the private sector.
• Raising awareness about human rights and offering educational resources.
• Collaborating with partners to cultivate a culture of respect for human rights across the nation.

We are looking for an experienced and passionate leader to drive the Commission's efforts in promoting and educating on the positive duty outlined in the Sex Discrimination Act.

This full-time, ongoing / non ongoing position offers a competitive salary range of $134,235 - $157,759 per annum plus 15.4% superannuation.

We offer flexible hybrid and remote work options to suit your lifestyle.

What You’ll Do:

• Lead and oversee Engagement and Education staff within the Positive Duty Team (PDT) to drive a respectful and inclusive culture of high-performance.
• Support PDT members to enhance the development and execution of projects related to the positive duty, ensuring alignment with regulatory objectives and a cohesive approach to stakeholder engagement
• Develop and implement strategic engagement initiatives aimed at fostering collaboration with high-level stakeholders, including industry leaders, government agencies, and community organisations, to promote understanding of the positive duty in the Sex Discrimination Act.
• Create and disseminate resources tailored to the specific needs of stakeholders, ensuring clarity on legal obligations and best practices while effectively facilitating stakeholder buy-in and commitment.
• Provide support to staff within the Positive Duty Team to monitor trends, and strategies, consistent with the positive duty statutory responsibilities and to identify and address emerging issues.
• Provide advice and recommendations to the Director, Positive Duty Team, and other key stakeholders on issues that may be of a sensitive or potentially contentious nature to ensure the development and implementation of contemporary and responsive strategies, consistently with all relevant laws.
• Identify opportunities, undertake, and support research to assist with the consideration, development, and implementation of strategies to achieve defined outcomes and operational strategic aims

What We’re Looking For:

• Proven leadership experience in engaging with high-level stakeholders to design and implement educational materials and programs that promote workforce compliance with legal obligations and industry standards.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with key stakeholders in the research, development of innovative educational resources and programs, ensuring alignment with regulatory requirements and promoting a culture of compliance among workers.
• Knowledge of, or relevant experience, in legislative compliance and enforcement activities, systems focused inquiries and law degree will be considered highly desirable.
• Deep understanding of the positive duty in the Sex Discrimination Act 1984 (Cth), the unlawful conduct covered by the positive duty, gender equality issues or the capacity to quickly obtain it, will be considered highly desirable.

Why Join Us?

By becoming a part of our team, you'll play a vital role in influencing public conversations about human rights and making a meaningful impact. If you’re ready to use your skills to support a cause that matters, we want to hear from you!

Apply Now! Help us shape the future of human rights communication in Australia. Join us in making a difference!

Notes

We strongly encourage First Nations people and individuals from other negatively racialised backgrounds to apply.

We value inclusivity and diversity and seek people who support and model the behaviours we promote in our workforce. We strongly encourage applications from First Nations Australians, mature workers, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, culturally and marginalised communities, carers, LGBTIQA+ and people with disability.

Under section 22(8) of the Public Service Act 1999, employees must be Australian citizens to be employed in the Australian Public Service (APS).

The Commission is committed to providing an accessible, inclusive work environment to enable people with a disability to participate fully in all aspects of employment. Applicants are encouraged to request reasonable adjustment as required to assist your participation in this recruitment process.

The merit pool established through this selection process, which is valid for a period of eighteen months from the date the vacancy was advertised in the Public Service Gazette, may also be used to fill future ongoing and non-ongoing vacancies in the Commission where the duties are of a similar nature.

How to Apply

Please provide a resume and a statement (maximum of 2 pages) outlining your interest in this position(s), your experience that would lead to impactful outcomes in the role, and the skills and capabilities you bring.

The successful candidate will demonstrate the ability to fulfill the requirements of the role in an impartial and respectful manner as required by the APS Code of Conduct. The successful candidate will uphold the integrity and independence of the Australian Human Rights Commission.

As part of the recruitment and selection process, applicants will be required to consent to and undergo background checks which may include character and social media checks.

For more Information

Information about the role and Commission practices may be sought from Tanya Murphy, Director, Positive Duty, Compliance and Enforcement via [email protected] using the subject line: Director, Education and Engagement - Positive Duty enquiry via EthicalJobs.

A position description is attached.